Buyer's Guide

The Self-Storage Buyer's Guide is the industry's one-stop online marketplace for information on vendors servicing all aspects of the self-storage industry. We are a large industry and it is impossible to keep an inventory on all vendors ... so let the education experts at MiniCo Publishing handle that for you. Self-storage owners, operators, managers, and vendors alike can search for local or national companies and vendors to work with and contact them with no middle-man, unlike other directory and vendor locator databases. True to our primary charter of educating the industry, the Self-Storage Buyer's Guide is there to educate visitors as to who the Top Self-Storage Vendors are and give them multiple points of contact to facilitate vendor/buyer connections. Our list of vendors and vendor categories is always growing and if a need arises for information on a particular category that is not representing in our list, please let us know and we’ll get to work gathering data on vendors for you.

Facility Management

180 Self-Storage is a self-storage property management and consulting company based in Phoenix, Arizona. With a combined 40 plus years in the industry, 180 Self-Storage has the experience necessary to help owners and investors in each of the disciplines key to the success of a self-storage investment. We specialize in self-storage management, feasibility studies, real estate development, construction management, operations consulting, and acquisitions.

A B Kelly Realty, LLC, specializes in self-storage property management across the nation. Experienced, dependable, and knowledgable with 20+ years of experience. Call for all your operational needs from start up to established facilities. Call for a free evaluation of your property.

The Amsdell Companies currently does business as Compass Self Storage in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Texas. We are looking to expand our portfolio in these states and surrounding areas. http://www.compassselfstorage.com

Argus Professional Storage Management (APSM) provides comprehensive, industry-leading third party management solutions. APSM offers management expertise and a full range of services at an exceptional value. Contact us to learn more about how APSM can provide you with peace of mind knowing your facility is performing at its best.

CubeSmart is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust. CubeSmart owns or manages 1,000 self-storage facilities across the United States. According to the 2018 Self-Storage Almanac, CubeSmart is one of the top three owners and operators of self-storage facilities in the U.S. Through innovative revenue management and marketing, the company's third party property management program focuses on increasing your profits by driving revenues and controlling expenses, while bringing more valuable Customers to your store.

Established in 2003 and to date we have managed properties in AR, KS, NM, NV, OK, and across the entire state of Texas.
We are unique because we can pattern a management agreement that coincides with what an owner may need. Some owners
want to be a part of the process. Others want the Mgmt Company to accept 100% responsibility for the property. We can do
both. Every property is operated as it's own entity rather than using the exact rules for every property. We focus on reducing
expenses equal to increasing revenue.

Life Storage Solutions management services provides the most comprehensive operating platform and strategy in the self storage industry. Proven over three decades and with over 700 facilities across the US, Life Storage offers facility owners and developers the experience and innovative technology that powers the company’s own properties to success. If you have unmet goals and challenges at your storage property, let’s discuss how Life Storage brings solutions at a great value.

National Storage Affiliates is a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust, dedicated to the ownership, operation and acquisition of self-storage facilities. Through ongoing contributions from its Participating Regional Operators ("PROs"), third party acquisitions and joint venture partnerships, NSA currently holds ownership interests in and operates over 550 self storage properties located in 29 states with approximately 34 million rent-able square feet. NSA is the sixth largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities among public and private companies in the U.S.

Darden Interest specializes in self-storage brokerage and development. The company currently manages 1.8 million square feet of self-storage. Paul Darden is also co-founder of District Manager. District Manger is an add-on software for SiteLink users. It provides over 150 new reports, instant e-mail alerts and automatic auditing features.

Platinum Storage Group is a national self-storage operator that provides turnkey property management services, including consulting, feasibility, finance, construction, and development expertise focused on maximizing profitability.

Sentry Self Storage Management is a premier full-service storage management company. The company provides consulting, on-site management, acquisition, and development expertise. The company currently has locations in four states with two million square feet of self-storage.

SkilCheck Services is the self storage industry's most experienced customer service evaluation firm. Services range from telephone sales evaluations, in-person shops by their professional mystery shoppers, and state-of-the-art recording media to track employee progress. They have products to help your employees with sales training, management, and day-to-day operations.

SKS Management makes the difference! The company provides customized revenue management--not a blanket corporate-wide strategy that may not be right for your property. SKS's experienced District Managers oversee less than 8 properties, unlike competitors' DMs who oversee more than a dozen each. With SKS there is no signage or branding change requirement, and no mileage or DM pass-through costs. For proven results call SKS today!

Storage Investment Management, Inc (SIMI) is your solution for professional self-storage management with a hands on approach. SIMI will develop a custom plan to fit your needs with no cookie cutter, one size fits all programs. Since 1988 the company has specialized in income enhancement and increased valuation though a sharp focus on the NOI . Call today for a complimentary telephone consultation.

Welcome to the StoragePRO®-- where we make self-storage work for you!® . StoragePRO® Management Co. is ranked as the nation’s 9th largest self-storage management company. StoragePRO® is a boutique third-party property management and consulting firm specializing in self-storage properties since 1975. We serve eight states including California, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Oregon and Texas. Clients include independent owners, international real estate firms, private and publicly traded real-estate investment trusts and funds.

Our primary mission in managing your property is to enhance asset value and deliver a solid return on your investment. We do that by working with you to ensure your storage provides safe and secure storage in a convenient, clean and professionally managed operation that exceeds both your expectations and those of your customers. StoragePRO® gives you the peace of mind to attend to other personal and business matters, knowing your property is being managed by experts.

Storage Solutions, with more than 48 managed and affiliated properties, provides facility management and auditing, management consultation, self-storage feasibility, planning, and development services. The company currently manages locations throughout the Southwestern United States.

The William Warren Group, Inc. is a privately held, entrepreneurial real estate company that develops, acquires and manages self storage properties under the vibrant brand of StorQuest Self Storage. With over 140 locations nationwide, StorQuest has developed an industry-wide reputation for extraordinary customer service, driven by a sophisticated operating platform and leadership in technological innovation. To learn more about The William Warren Group and its proprietary brand of StorQuest Self Storage visit: http://www.williamwarren.com and http://www.storquest.com.

The Synergy Storage Group is a full-service property management company and proven innovator and leader in the field of self-storage management. The company implements procedures and concepts integral to increasing facility profits in this competitive business market. Its methods are designed to maximize revenue potential by increasing employee productivity, implementing proper controls and aggressively marketing storage services to both the residential and business customer. The Synergy Storage Group has an excellent track record in the development and operation of new and existing storage facilities. It consistently runs among the highest occupancies at the highest average rates in each market area. More importantly, however, the company's controls enable it to bring the profit to the bottom line. Its services include complete management including but not limited to training, collections, lien sales, policy and procedure implementation, rate management, cost controls, sales and marketing, accounting, human resource administration, data management, facility brokerage, and consulting.

Universal Storage Group (USG) provides fee management, consulting, training, and developmental services to large and small operators everywhere. Their superlative marketing, yield management, and auction services keep them a Top Operator year after year. USG is the Home of the Hat Lady, Anne Ballard, one of the industry's leading self-storage experts. With the experience from producing 11 Mini-Storage Messenger Facility of the Year Winners, USG provides superb facility design and layout direction, as well as facility branding concept and management. Winners of five ISS Best of Business Awards for Best Manager Training, USG knows storage marketing and operations, and can make a noticeable difference in your facility's performance. No matter the stage you are at, whether you're just gathering information, clearing land, under construction, or already up and running, please call USG for a free consultation. The company would love the opportunity to discuss your interest and goals in the self-storage industry, and help you reach your next level.

About Mini Storage Messenger

Established in 1979, the Mini-Storage Messenger, published by MiniCo Insurance Agency, is the leading monthly publication covering the global self-storage industry. The Mini-Storage Messenger is, first and foremost, an unbiased education tool for the self-storage industry. All of our articles, either written by our in-house writers or contributed by industry leaders, provide the highest-value educational takeaway of any other publication in our industry and that is why we continue to have record subscription levels year over year. Other resources we publish include the annual Self-Storage Almanac, Self-Storage Canada and Self-Storage Now! Advertising is available in both print and digital versions of each publication. MiniCo also offers custom publishing services including editing, cover art, layout and design, printing, marketing and promotion, sales and custom options.